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TPR Cinema Reviews grew as an extension of the popular Cinema
Tuesdays film series. Beyond the summer months of the screenings, Nathan Cone, Randy Anderson and others provide reviews of recent theatrical releases, DVD releases and books.
As you read the reviews, we've provided courtesy links to Amazon.com for more information about each of the books and DVDs mentioned. Should you decide to buy one of these items using this special link, your purchase will benefit Texas Public Radio. |
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  Rhapsody in Blue
George Gershwin made an incredible mark on American culture through his music before dying early at the age of 38. Seven years after his death, Warner Bros. produced a biopic, "Rhapsody in Blue," full of lively performances of Gershwin classics. Read Randy Anderson's review of the disc, avaiable as an on-demand purchase from Warner Archive. January 30, 2012 |
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 The Great Waltz
To learn about the lives of the great composers, the movies are usually not a good place to start. "The Great Waltz" is an entertaining, yet historically dubious, account of the life of Johann Strauss II, the Viennese Waltz King. Read Nathan Cone's review of the disc, avaiable as an on-demand purchase from Warner Archive. January 30, 2012 |
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 The Whistleblower
This harrowing tale of human trafficking, starring Rachel Weisz, is set in the wake of the Bosnian War. It received a limited release last fall, but deserves to be seen. Read Nathan Cone's review of the disc, and find some links to human rights organizations. January 23, 2012 |
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 Rise of the Planet of the Apes
A prequel to the 1968 classic starring Charlton Heston, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" tells the story of how us human maniacs blew it up, letting loose an ape revolution. TPR's Nathan Cone says the movie is a cut above most escapist sci-fi fare, despite a few convenient plot elements. He recently sat down with the film on Blu-ray. Read his review of the disc. December 15, 2011 |
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 Another Earth
The winner of the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, "Another Earth" is about the discovery of a nearby planet that duplicates everything on our own world. The film uses the plot device as a metaphor for self-reflection. Nathan Cone recently sat down with the film on Blu-ray. Read his review of the disc. December 6, 2011 |
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 The Lion King
Disney's Shakespeare on the savannah story, "The Lion King," gets the Blu-ray 3D treatment after a successful theatrical run, proving that Simba still has what it takes. Read Nathan Cone's review of the disc. November 23, 2011 |
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 Little Big Man
Dustin Hoffman out-gumps Forrest in the ripping historical yarn "Little Big Man," directed by Arthur Penn. The new Blu-ray release comes as pioneering makeup artist Dick Smith is about to receive an honorary Oscar for his life's work in the movies. Read Nathan Cone's review of the disc, and learn about Dick Smith. November 7, 2011 |
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 Beauty and the Beast
French director and artist Jean Cocteau once compared filmmaking to dreaming. TPR's Nathan Cone says you'll find his version of the classic story "Beauty and the Beast" inspires a state of magical reverie, as does Disney's musical version of the story. Both are new to Blu-ray. Read his review of the discs. October 28, 2011 |
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 Nora's Will
The winner of seven Ariel Awards, including Best Picture, "Nora's Will" is a gently comic story about an aging divorcee dealing with the death of his ex-wife. It's the debut feature from Mexican director Mariana Chenillo. Read Nathan Cone's review of the DVD. October 21, 2011 |
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 The Tree of Life
Terrence Malick's latest poetic opus asks the big questions, and Malick offers his best guess as to what the answers may be in "The Tree of Life." The unconventional structure polarized theatergoers, but Nathan Cone says don't let anyone talk you out of seeing this movie. Read his review. October 11, 2011 |
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 Straw Dogs
Few films manage to push as many buttons as "Straw Dogs" does 40 years after its release. Sam Peckinpah's bloody meditation on violence, manhood, and territorial pissings has been released on Blu-ray to coincide with Rod Lurie's remake. Read Nathan Cone's review. September 19, 2011 |
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 Dressed To Kill
Brian De Palma has been accused of stealing from other directors throughout his career. But if you're going to steal, steal from the best. His 1980 thriller "Dressed To Kill" borrows from Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," and is new on Blu-ray. Read Nathan Cone's review. September 14, 2011 |
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 The Nightmare Before Christmas
With Halloween stores sprouting up all around San Antonio this time of year, TPR's Nathan Cone revisits Tim Burton's fantasy "The Nightmare Before Christmas." A new Blu-ray release of the film features oodles of tricks and treats, and a 3D experience. Read his review. September 7, 2011 |
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 Poetry
Winner of the Best Screenplay award at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, Lee Chang-dong's "Poetry" stars Ahn Nae-sang as a grandmother struggling with her apathetic grandson, and with the early stages of Alzheimer's. A shocking crime changes both of their lives. TPR's Nathan Cone recently watched the film on Blu-ray. Read his review. August 23, 2011 |
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 MGM Limited Edition Collection
As the home video market matures, studios are looking for new ways to connect fans with the movies they love. Online programs now let you order DVDs manufactured-on-demand. Often, these films are titles that wouldn't find an audience in wide release. TPR's Nathan Cone checked out three movies from the MGM Limited Edition Collection. Read his review. June 10, 2011 |
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 Salt of This Sea
The most remarkable thing about "Salt of This Sea" may be that it was even made in the first place. First-time director Annemarie Jacir creates a remarkable portrait of the Israeli-Palestinian region, utilizing scores of locations and often shooting without a permit. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone watched the film on DVD. Read his review. May 31, 2011 |
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 Sophia Loren Award Collection
Throughout a terrific run of starring roles in the 1960s, Sophia Loren displayed a range that few other actresses have matched. She could play sexy and innocenet, but her characters are always smart, strong and resourceful. TPR's Nathan Cone recently viewed a trio of Blu-ray releases featuring some of Sophia Loren's best performances. Read his review. May 19, 2011 |
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 The Mikado & Topsy-Turvy
Like Gilbert and Sullivan themselves, these two releases make a perfect pair. The 1939 film of "The Mikado" was the first Gilbert and Sullivan work to be filmed. Sixty years later, British director Mike Leigh recounted the original 1885 production of "The Mikado" for his backstage drama, "Topsy Turvy." TPR's Nathan Cone recently viewed both discs. Read his review. March 28, 2011 |
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 Our Hospitality
For his first feature film as both a director and star, Buster Keaton indulged both his love of trains and fantastic stunts while sending up the great Hatfield-McCoy feud. "Our Hospitality" on DVD also includes a documentary on the making of the film that leads one to admire Keaton's ingenuity all the more. Nathan Cone recently viewed the disc. Read his review. March 21, 2011 |
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 Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
The Canadian pianist Glenn Gould's playing made Bach's "Goldberg Variations" famous in our time. With his peculiar performance habits, and sudden death in 1982, a legend was born. Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson recently watched a new documentary about Gould that attempts to unlock the puzzle of this odd man. Read his review. March 11, 2011 |
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 A Time for Drunken Horses
Iranian director Bahman Ghobadi's first film, "A Time for Drunken Horses," won the Camera d'Or at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival, and is now available on DVD. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says the movie offers a glimpse into Kurdish life that we don't often see on the nightly news. Read his review. March 4, 2011 |
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 All About Eve
The definitive drama about the competitive world of the stage, "All About Eve" scored a record fourteen Oscar nominations when it was released in 1950. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone checked out the film in its new high-definition Blu-ray release, and says it's still as deliciously dishy as ever. Read his review. February 23, 2011 |
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 An Affair To Remember
This Valentine’s Day, untold numbers of movie fans will weep over the Cary Grant-Deborah Kerr romance "An Affair To Remember." Although Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says the second half of the film is a tough sell for modern audiences, Cary Grant's performance makes the picture. Read his review. February 11, 2011 |
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 Never Let Me Go
The sad and beautiful Never Let Me Go is a small, quiet film about big ideas like love, loss, and what makes us human. It slipped under the radar of most audiences last year, but Texas Public Radio’s Nathan Cone says it’s well worth your time on home video. In fact, you’ll probably spend as much time thinking about the movie as you do watching it. Read his review. February 9, 2011 |
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 Dogtooth
When the Oscar nominations were announced this past week, many were shocked that the Greek film Dogtooth made the cut in the Best Foreign Film category. Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson watched the dark—very dark—bizarro comedy on DVD. Hhas some advice for those eager to see all this year's nominees: Enter at your own risk. Read his review. January 27, 2011 |
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 Double Take
More like a museum installation than a motion picture, Johan Grimonprez' Double Take sets a fictional meeting between Alfred Hitchcock and his double during the height of Cold War paranoia. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the film on DVD. December 27, 2010
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 Awards season perspective with Amy Nicholson
The holiday season winds down at the end of December, but for movie fans, our favorite season is just getting started. For some perspective on awards season, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone speaks to Amy Nicholson, editor of Box Office Magazine. Nicholson shares her thoughts on the 2010 awards season, film history, the expansion of Box Office Magazine, and growing up a movie fan in San Antonio. December 20, 2010 |
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 Mademoiselle Chambon on DVD and Blu-ray
Lovers of classic European cinema should embrace this sensitive romance about a schoolteacher and married father whose chance encounter slowly builds into an affair. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reviews the Cesar Award-winning Mademoiselle Chambon on Blu-ray and DVD. December 14, 2010 |
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 Disney's Fantasia on Blu-ray
Fantasia amazed and confounded audiences when it was released in 1940. Now celebrating its 70th anniversary, the film has been given a brilliant new restoration for release on DVD and Blu-ray. Along with its sequel, Fantasia 2000, the film remains Disney's "most exciting adventure," and a great way to introduce classical music to young ears. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review. November 30, 2010 |
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 Modern Times and Sherlock Jr.
Charlie Chaplin hadn't planned to make Modern Times a silent picture, but after a few days of shooting dialogue, he went back to the format he knew best. Modern Times turned out to be the the last of Chaplin's outings as the Little Tramp, and, along with City Lights, probably his best. It's new on DVD and Blu-ray this month, along with Sherlock Jr., a classic film directed and starring Chaplin's nearest cinematic competitor, Buster Keaton. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reviews both discs. November 23, 2010 |
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 Ramona and Beezus
Beloved children's author Beverly Cleary's books get the big screen treatment in Ramona and Beezus. The movie skates by on sweetness and nostalgia, but Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone asks, is that such a bad thing? November 9, 2010 |
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 The Complete Metropolis
In 2008, the biggest movie story of the year for classic film fans wasn't who won the Oscar for Best Picture, it was the fact that a nearly complete 16mm print of Fritz Lang's Metropolis had been discovered in Buenos Aires. The film, cut by studios and censors over the years, would at last be seen in a form close to the way it looked when it premiered in 1927. Now The Complete Metropolis is available on DVD and Blu-ray from Kino. Nathan Cone gives it a look. November 9, 2010 |
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 Mid-August Lunch
A breezy feature from Italy captures the fancy of Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone. Read his review of Mid-August Lunch, the debut film from Gianni Di Gregorio. November 1, 2010 |
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 The Last Song
Miley Cyrus tries to make a transition into more mature roles in the latest weepy from writer Nicholas Sparks, The Last Song. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says it's not working — yet.
October 15, 2010 |
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 James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl was known for writing children's tales that often included a touch of the macabre. Producer Tim Burton's touch is upon the Disney adaptation of Dahl's story James and the Giant Peach. Randy Anderson has a review of the new DVD and Blu-ray edition of the film. August 3, 2010 |
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 The Red Shoes
Earlier this summer, Texas Public Radio listeners were treated to a restored print of the modern ballet fairy tale The Red Shoes on the big screen as part of our Cinema Tuesdays series. Now you can enjoy the film at home with a new DVD or Blu-ray edition of the film from the Criterion Collection. Nathan Cone has this review. July 16, 2010 |
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 When in Rome
When in Rome, you do as the Romans do. But when at home, you'd best stay away from this dreadfully boring romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone suffered so you don't have to. June 19, 2010 |
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 Man With No Name Triology
Like Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann, or Steven Spielberg and John Williams, Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone were a perfect match of film director and composer. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone revisited some of their best work with the new release of Sergio Leone's Man With No Name Trilogy on Blu-ray. June 10, 2010 |
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 Alice in Wonderland
When the White Knight's talking backwards, and the Red Queen's "off with her head," chill out! Then, when you're ready, take a spin with Nathan Cone through Tim Burton's fantastical take on Alice In Wonderland. Here's his review of the film on DVD and Blu-ray. May 31, 2010 |
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 Avatar
The initial release of Avatar this spring has already been one of the hottest selling DVDs ever, and fully one third of the copies purchased have been high-definition Blu-ray discs. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reviews Avatar on DVD and Blu-ray. May 12, 2010 |
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 March Ani-Madness
March has been an uncommonly good month to revisit an uncommonly good year for animated feature films. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reviews Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Princess and the Frog, and Ponyo on DVD and Blu-ray. March 24, 2010 |
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 Everybody's Fine
Everybody, but not everything, is fine in this drama starring Robert De Niro as a recently-widowed dad trying to reconnect with his kids. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of Everybody's Fine on DVD. February 26, 2010 |
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 Whip It
Drew Barrymore's debut as a director, "Whip It," follows a high school girl in small-town Texas who discovers the way to break free from her humdrum life of beauty pageants and BBQ joints. Bliss Cavendar (Ellen Page) becomes Babe Ruthless when she joins a women's roller derby league in Austin. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the movie. February 3, 2010 |
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 A Decade of Forgotten Films
After reading countless "Best Of the Decade" and "Worst Of the Decade" lists, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone started thinking about some good movies that may have fallen off the radar. These are the some of his "forgotten" favorites from 2000-2009. Give it a read, and tell us about your own forgotten films on the TPR Cinema Tuesdays Facebook page. January 11, 2010 |
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 Inglourious Basterds
Quentin Tarantino's WWII fantasy Inglourious Basterds is his most mature work yet, according to Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone. Populated with an international cast, Inglourious Basterds features a standout performance by Christoph Waltz as an SS Colonel. The movie is now on DVD and Blu-ray. Read the review here. December 14, 2009 |
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 Lost: Season Five
ABC has announced February 2, 2010, as a return date for the final season of Lost, the mind-bending drama whose heart lies not in its science, but in its characters. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the recent release of Season Five of Lost on DVD and Blu-ray. December 9, 2009 |
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 Santa Buddies
For the ninth (!) installment in the Air Buddies franchise, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone knew who to turn to for a great review. Blogger Ryan Steans (The League of Melbotis) has an astonishingly high tolerance for bad movies. But not high enough for the Santa Buddies, it seems. Read his review, if you dare! December 2, 2009 |
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 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Blu-ray
Prior to 1937, movie insiders scoffed at the idea of a feature-length cartoon with characters that we could believe are really thinking and feeling on a human level. But Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs changed our perception of what a cartoon could accomplish. A new Blu-ray release of the film features a pristine image of the film and tons of bonus features. November 13, 2009 |
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 UP and Monsters, Inc. on Blu-ray
New on DVD and Blu-ray this week is the best-reviewed animated film of the year, UP, and another film by UP's director, Pete Docter. Inspired by a viewing of UP with his daughter, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone revealed on Twitter his feelings about Pixar films. Here's the full review of UP and Monsters, Inc. November 9, 2009 |
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 The Proposal
Sandra Bullock puts aside her sweetheart image to play the hard-driving boss to Ryan Reynolds in The Proposal. They can't stand each other, but will they find love? You know the answer. Read Nathan Cone's review of The Proposal, new to DVD and Blu-ray. October 23, 2009 |
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 Ugly Betty: Season 3
Nathan Cone has been hiding under a rock for the first two seasons of Ugly Betty, and is only now discovering the fun of this show, based on the popular telenovela, Yo soy Betty, la fea. Read his review of Ugly Betty: The Complete Third Season on DVD. October 20, 2009 |
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 The Soloist
A movie filled with music about a homeless Julliard-trained cellist re-discovered by a Los Angeles Times journalist should be a slam-dunk, right? But Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says what works on the page sometimes doesn't translate to the screen. Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx star in The Soloist on DVD and Blu-Ray. Read the review here. August 4, 2009 |
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 Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts
The life and work of composer Philip Glass is examined in director Scott Hicks’ documentary Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts. TPR’s Nathan Cone has a review of the two-disc DVD edition of the film. The film left him wanting a little more, but the DVD set includes extensive live performance footage that will be a treat for fans of the composer’s music. May 29, 2009 |
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 Miracle at St. Anna
Spike Lee's ambitious World War II film, Miracle at St. Anna, tells the story of four African-American soldiers trapped behind enemy lines. One man among them will carry a secret with him for the rest of his life. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the DVD edition of the film. March 30, 2009 |
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 Lost: Season Four
Jack, Kate, Locke, Desmond, and a host of characters named after great philosophers and thinkers return to television this month on the hit show Lost. In Season Four of the program, viewers learned that although some of the island castaways make it home, they're still psychically adrift. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of season four of Lost on DVD. January 20, 2009 |
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 Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Before he was The Prisoner, Patrick McGoohan starred in a three-part series on Walt Disney’s television program The Wonderful World of Color. Based on the work of author Russell Thorndike, Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Mars has been eagerly awaited on DVD by its ardent fans. Texas Public Radio’s Nathan Cone takes in a viewing to find out why. December 12, 2008 |
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 Wall-E
Put on your Sunday clothes and discover WALL-E's world in this charming film from Pixar. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of this animated family film that actually draws heavily on silent film comedies for inspiration. December 5, 2008 |
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 High School Musical 2
As a public service to parents everywhere, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone braved a viewing of the mega-successful "High School Musical 2: Deluxe Dance Edition" on DVD. He's emerged from the Tween world unscathed, and incredibly, finds the movie not half-bad! October 21, 2008 |
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 Smart People, Dan in Real Life
Two movies, two dads, one formula. Both Smart People and Dan in Real Life may be two sides of the same coin, but each struck Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone differently. August 26, 2008 |
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 Xanadu
One year ago, Xanadu opened on Broadway to rave reviews, and this year it garnered four Tony nominations. Alas, Xanadu came up short at the Tonys, but fans can revel in a new DVD release of the 1980 film of Xanadu, which includes a second disc of the soundtrack, featuring music by ELO. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the "Magical Musical Edition" of Xanadu, and saysit's not as bad — or as good — as you remember. June 19, 2008 |
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 Enchanted
Amy Adams seals her star status with her performance as the princess Giselle in Enchanted, a Disney film that takes a conventional fairy tale story and adds a pinch of satire. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the movie, recently released on DVD. Its three Oscar-nominated songs are still stuck in his head. June 10, 2008 |
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 No Country For Old Men
Last year’s Best Picture Oscar winner, “No Country for Old Men,” also picked up awards for Best Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director. It’s now available on DVD. Texas Public Radio’s Nathan Cone says that while this film may seem at first glance a departure for the Coen Brothers, it actually fits right in with their body of work. April 16, 2008 |
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 Becoming Jane
The studio pitch could have been "It's like Shakespeare in Love, but without the jokes!" Becoming Jane takes a minor flirtation from the early life of author Jane Austen and imagines a scenario that might of inspired her novel Pride and Prejudice. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the DVD. March 27, 2008 |
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 Gone Baby Gone
Oscar®-nominated Amy Ryan stands out as the mother of a missing child in Gone Baby Gone, Ben Affleck's directorial debut. The film also stars Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, and Casey Affleck. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says Gone Baby Gone is a reminder of how talented Ben Affleck is. February 20, 2008 |
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 Walt Disney Treasures
Each year, serious Disneyphiles (like our own Nathan Cone) look forward to the December release of several Walt Disney Treasures DVDs. The two-disc sets, packaged in a handsome tin box, are chock full of rare material from the company's vast television and film archives. The latest wave features the continuing adventures of Donald Duck, an insider's look at Disneyland, and Oswald, a character that pre-dates Mickey Mouse. January 10, 2008 |
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 Once
The Irish romance Once, about two musicians who meet on the streets of Dublin, is now out on DVD after a successful theatrical run. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says this is one of his favorite movies of the year, and it perfectly captures the joy of finding a kindred spirit both personally and musically. December 23, 2007 |
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 Waitress
A sweet confection of a movie, Waitress stars Keri Russell as a small town worker at a diner whose pies inspire rapturous adoration from her customers. The movie was a bittersweet success story in 2007 — its writer and director, Adrienne Shelly, died in 2006 after completing the film. December 12, 2007 |
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 Ratatouille and Pixar Short Films Volume 1
Sure to be in a lot of stockings this year is the latest offering from Pixar Animation Studios, Ratatouille, the story of a lowly rat's dream to become a great Parisian chef, directed by Brad Bird (The Incredibles, The Iron Giant). Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone offers a review of the DVD along with another special treat from Pixar that you shouldn't overlook. November 25, 2007 |
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 Death Proof
“A terror so fierce, it’ll tear you in two!” was the tag line that accompanied theatrical showings of Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror and Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof earlier this year, when they were double-billed as Grindhouse. Now, the two films really have been split for their respective DVD releases. Texas Public Radio’s Nathan Cone thinks Death Proof is the better of the two releases. October 1, 2007 |
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 The Graduate
The Graduate turns the big Four Oh this year, and there's a new special anniversary edition of the film available on DVD. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone watched the film again recently, and came to appreciate the film in a new way. September 9, 2007 |
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 The Muppet Show: Season 2
After the first season of The Muppet Show brought those felt covered funny folks worldwide fame in 1977, the second season gave us classic songs and sketches, and stellar guests like Peter Sellers, Elton John, and Steve Martin. The show was subsequently awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series. TPR’s Nathan Cone, a Muppet fan from childhood, recently took a trip back in time with The Muppet Show: Season 2 on DVD. August 12, 2007 |
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 Racing Against the Clock
Texas Public Radio's resident fitness fanatic James Baker was recently inspired by Racing Against the Clock on DVD. The documentary is the story of five women, middle aged to senior, and their newfound interest in athletics. You can read James' review here, visit the iExercise page here, and get inspired yourself! June 7, 2007 |
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 Little Children
Little Children is the second feature from director Todd Field, whose previous feature, In the Bedroom, also took place in a close-knit community. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of Little Children on DVD. You can also listen back to an earlier interview with one of the film's Oscar-nominated stars, Jackie Earle Haley. May 4, 2007 |
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 Music from the Inside Out
One of America's premier musical ensembles is profiled in the documentary Music from the Inside Out, now available on DVD. The movie doesn't focus on the great directors of the storied Philadelphia Orchestra, but instead gives viewers a glimpse into the players lives and what inspires them to create music. Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson has a review of the film. April 13, 2007 |
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 Invincible
To get himself ready for the Super Bowl, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone sat down to watch the inspirational movie Invincible. The movie recounts the story of the NFL's oldest rookie, Vincent Papale, who made the Philadelphia Eagles team at age 30 in 1976. His review of the DVD is online. January 31, 2007 |
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 Walt Disney True-Life Adventures
From 1948 to 1960, the True-Life Adventure films entertained and educated moviegoers. These films offered a glimpse at nature in its almost purest form -- the Disney name meant there would be some creative editing and narration, after all! Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of a new four volume DVD series that includes all of the True-Life Adventure films and more. January 26, 2007 |
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 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Earlier this year, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest plundered moviegoers wallets, and this month sold an incredible ten million copies when it was released to DVD. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone enjoyed the first film, but found himself in choppy waters watching this sequel. December 16, 2006 |
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 Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Director's Cut DVDs are a dime a dozen these days, but Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is something special. Nearly 30 years ago, Richard Donner was fired from the production of Superman II and replaced by another director, who re-shot over half the film. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of this astonishing restoration of Richard Donner's vision, now on DVD. December 4, 2006 |
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 Cars
Cars roars onto DVD with a surprisingly light load as far as extra
features go. No matter, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says the movie
itself is plenty of reason to check this one out. And, this is the second
Pixar film in a row to feature a special public radio connection... November 13, 2006 |
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 Mandela
The recently-released DVD of the Oscar-nominated Mandela is quite a package! Besides the film, this box set includes a CD soundtrack, book, and map of South Africa. Texas Public Radio's Deirdre Saravia thoroughly enjoyed them all, and has a review of the set. November 2, 2006 |
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 A Prairie Home Companion
You won't find any mention of Lake Wobegon in the film, but A Prairie Home Companion successfully brings the folksy humor of the long-running radio program to the movies. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of Robert Altman's film of A Prairie Home Companion on DVD. October 22, 2006 |
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 Goal! The Dream Begins and The Miracle Match
Earlier this year, the soccer-themed Goal! The Dream Begins was released in theaters, riding waves of World Cup fever.
Now the rags-to-riches story has been released to DVD, along with another movie about underdogs, The Miracle Match, based on the United States' improbable 1950 win over Britain during the World Cup.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of both discs. September
27, 2006 |
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 Barbecue: A Texas Love Story & Lubbock Lights
Two of the many, many things Texans are mighty proud of are barbecue and Texas Music.
Two new-to-DVD documentaries take a look at the best of both, and Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the discs.
You'll also find an interview with Chris Elley, director of Barbecue: A Texas Love
Story,
from TPR's David Martin Davies. September 9, 2006 |
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 Tsotsi
Last year's Oscar-winning Foregin Language film, "Tsotsi," was recently released on DVD.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says the film is a great tale of redemption, and the DVD includes some valuable bonus
features. August 9, 2006 |
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 Night Stalker
Hoping lightning would strike twice, ABC tried an updated version of the 1970s television hit "The Night Stalker" in the fall of 2005.
The show didn't last, but not because it wasn't any good. Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson says it's just because it didn't live up to "The Night Stalker"
name. May 26, 2006 |
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 Shopgirl
Based on Steve Martin's first novella, "Shopgirl" is quite refreshingly about a real adult relationship.
Martin stars as Ray Porter, "a man over fifty" wooing a young woman who works the glove counter at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Claire Danes and Jason Schwartzman also star, and Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has the DVD review. May 19, 2006 |
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 The Busby Berkeley Collection
Choreographer Busby Berkeley is the focus of a new box set that shows off his extravagant production numbers to great effect.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reviews "The Busby Berkeley Collection," which features five films from the 1930s, including "42nd Street" and "Gold Diggers of 1933." April 22, 2006 |
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 Zu Warriors
Director Tsui Hark's martial arts fantasy "Zu Warriors" is one of those "kinda-sorta" remakes.
The University of Texas-educated filmmaker first visited the Zu Mountains on film in 1983.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the 2001 version of "Zu Warriors," now on
DVD. April 4, 2006 |
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 Ryan/Hardwood/Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square
Big things come in small packages, like these three short films that were all nominated for an Academy Award.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reviews a new DVD that compiles all three on one disc, and in an archived audio interview, he speaks to Hubert Davis, director of
"Hardwood." March 23, 2006 |
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 The Virgin Spring/The Last House on the Left
Quick, name a successful foreign film that was later remade in America as a... horror film?
Yes, Ingmar Bergman's thought-provoking essay on spirituality and evil, "The Virgin Spring," new to DVD, was remade as "The Last House on the Left."
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone watched both films in the span of a week to see how they compare. March 14, 2006 |
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 Elia Kazan: A Biography
He was one of the century's greatest directors of stage and screen, but
Elia Kazan is remembered as much for his HUAC testimony in the 1950s as
for his body of work. A new biography of Kazan attempts to rectify
that. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reviews Richard Schickel's Elia Kazan: A Biography. March 3, 2006 |
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 Lady and the Tramp
A groundbreaking animated film, "Lady and the Tramp" was the first original story to be produced by the Disney studios.
It's also surprisingly more adult than you may remember, according to Texas Public Radio's Nathan
Cone. February 23, 2006 |
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 Proof
Director John Madden and star Gwyneth Paltrow take the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Proof" from stage to screen with winning results.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the new DVD of the film, which he says is not a "math movie" by any
means. February 16, 2006 |
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 The Pink Panther
MGM is piggybacking a DVD re-release of their "Pink Panther" films as the Steve Martin remake hits theaters this month.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone took a look at the DVD of the original "The Pink Panther," and found there's more there than meets the
eye. February 7, 2006 |
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 Rock 'N' Roll High School - Rock On Edition
The Ramones were one of the greatest bands in the history of rock music, and at their peak in the late 1970s when they were captured on film in the movie "Rock 'N' Roll High School."
A special edition DVD of the cult classic was issued in December, 2005.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review. January 13, 2006 |
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 Disney Rarities
Among the latest wave of Walt Disney Treasures DVD sets, "Disney Rarities" stands out not only for its content, but for a few unfortunate reasons.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the set. December
30, 2005 |
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 The Adventures of Superman: Season 1
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive!
Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! With these words, a new Superman adventure began each week in the 1950s, featuring George Reeves in the title role.
A new box set compiles all the episodes from Season 1 of the series. December 12, 2005 |
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 Twin Sisters
Proving that there are still unique stories to be told from the World War
II era, "Twin Sisters" is the story of siblings torn apart by love and war.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the film and DVD. November 5, 2005 |
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 Cinderella: Platinum Edition
The new Platinum Edition DVD of "Cinderella" is chock full of extras, but do all of them matter?
Read a review of the DVD written by Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone. October
25, 2005 |
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 Paris Is Burning
The documentary "Paris Is Burning" captures New York drag balls of the late 1980s on film.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone checked out the recently released DVD of the
film. October 12, 2005 |
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 Lost: The Complete First Season
ABC's hit program "Lost" begins its new season this month. Although Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone usually doesn't schedule his life around a television show, this time he's made an exception.
Read the review of "Lost: The Complete First Season" here. September
17, 2005 |
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 The Flowers of St. Francis
Italian director Roberto Rossellini took neo-realism back to the early 1200s for "The Flowers of St. Francis," new to DVD.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the film and disc. September
9, 2005 |
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 Timeless Tales
Although they don't offer much new material for collectors, these two new DVDs of "Timeless Tales" are nice diversions for kids and parents.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reviews the discs and their contents. September 2, 2005 |
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 Sin City
A visual feast, Robert Rodriguez' "Sin City" has arrived on DVD. Co-directed by graphic novelist Frank Miller, with an assist from Quentin Tarantino, Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson says this is one comic-book movie you wouldn't want to show your kids.
But it's great nonetheless. August 25, 2005 |
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 My Left Foot
Daniel Day-Lewis won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Christy Brown, born with cerebral palsy, who learned to write and paint using only his left foot.
Does the new DVD of the movie live up to the "Collector's Series" label?
Read the review to find out. August 20, 2005 |
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 Cypher
Part "Clockwork Orange," part "The Matrix," the direct-to-DVD movie "Cypher" stars Jeremy Northam as a mild-mannered office drone who becomes involved in a world of cyber-espionage.
But note the key phrase: direct to DVD. Is it worth a look? Check out Nathan Cone's
review. August 11, 2005 |
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 Gunner Palace
Director Michael Tucker's intimate portrait of the lives of American soldiers in Iraq, "Gunner Palace," is now out on DVD.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says it's a valuable snapshot of current history.
Read his review of the DVD, and an interview with director Michael Tucker. August 1, 2005 |
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 It All Started With A Mouse
Disneyland in Anaheim, California, celebrates 50 years this summer. To help promote the grand event, there are three new DVDs that take the viewer back where it started: to the Mouse himself.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the discs. July
26, 2005 |
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 Bride & Prejudice
Indian star Aishwarya Rai stars in "Bride & Prejudice," a Bollywood-style remake of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, now on DVD. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says the visual flair and sweet story make it worth a look at
home. July 17, 2005 |
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 Sling Blade
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reckons you might like this new DVD of Billy Bob Thornton's "Sling Blade," mm-hmm.
You might like it almost as much as Karl likes his french-fried potaters, mm-hmm.
You can study on the review here. June 7, 2005 |
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 Assassination Vacation
Public radio's Sarah Vowell brings her unique voice to historical narrative with Assassination Vacation. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the new
book. May 26, 2005 |
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 TV on DVD
TV on DVD is all the rage, but Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone, whose eyes are usually glued to a feature film, is a little behind the curve on this trend.
Nevertheless, he's now happy to schedule his own reruns. Read on for a review of two of his recent
finds. May 18, 2005 |
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 National Treasure
Do you ever wonder about the All-Seeing Eye on the back of the dollar bill?
Just what were those Founding Fathers up to when they weren't drafting the Declaration of Independence and sticking it to King George III? National Treasure has a few fanciful ideas, and Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the
DVD. May 10, 2005 |
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 House of Flying Daggers
The romantic action flick "House of Flying Daggers" was recently released on DVD.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the film, which he says is even better than director Zhang Yimou's previous film,
"Hero." May 4, 2005 |
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 Timbuktoubab
Take a musical journey to the African nation of Mali in the new documentary,
"Timbuktoubab." Texas Public Radio's Deirdre Saravia, host of World Music on KSTX, has a review of the DVD. April 26, 2005 |
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 DisneyWar
James B. Stewart's DisneyWar is no fairy tale. The book documents how Michael Eisner's own actions cost him his magic kingdom.
According to Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone, the book is a fascinating glimpse inside one of America's most powerful
companies. April
21, 2005 |
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 Hustle
Major League Baseball begins its season this week under a cloud of controversy.
Fittingly enough, the made-for-television movie "Hustle," about a less far-reaching scandal than this year's steroids scandal, has just been released on DVD.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the film. April
3, 2005 |
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 Finding Neverland
It's a small world after all, as Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone not only finds Neverland, but finds a personal connection to its Oscar-winning score
composer. March 28, 2005 |
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 The Incredibles
Okay, so this is TPR staffer Nathan Cone's third review in a row focusing on animation, but he can't help it! Click to read a review of Pixar's "The Incredibles," and discover its secret connection to the world of public radio, if you dare! March 10, 2005 |
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 Bambi: Platinum Edition
Available for the first time on DVD, "Bambi" is a bonafide classic from 1942, that, in its remastered form, now looks and sounds as if it could have been made in the past ten years.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the brilliant new Special Edition of the
film. March 4, 2005 |
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 The Cat Returns & Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Studio Ghibli's "Howl's Moving Castle" is raking in the yen in Japan.
Over $170 million dollars and counting. The success of this film led Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone to examine some of the studio's earlier offerings, new to DVD. February 26, 2005 |
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 Mr. 3000
As Major League Baseball's spring training begins in Arizona and Florida, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone sat down with the sports comedy "Mr. 3000," starring Bernie Mac.
Does the movie knock it out of the park? February 16, 2005 |
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 Shall We Dance?
The Hollywood hit "Shall We Dance?" with Jennifer Lopez and Richard Gere has just been released on DVD.
But you'll also find another newly-released DVD with that same title on the shelf at your local store.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has this review of the Japanese film "Shall We Dance?" that wowed audiences in 1997 and inspired Hollywood's
remake. February 10, 2005 |
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 The Berlin Philharmonic Story
For nearly a century and a quarter, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra has been an orchestra to be reckoned with.
Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson has a review of a new DVD that chronicles the history of this
ensemble. January 28, 2005 |
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 Classic Cartoon Favorites
This week, a review of Disney's "Classic Cartoon Favorites" series, featuring some of the best work by Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and for the first time ever on DVD, Chip and Dale.
According to Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone, the discs are a lot of fun, and best of all, are available for a low
price. January 21, 2005 |
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 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Just in time for the Oscar race, Focus Features has released a 2-disc DVD version of its 2004 fantastical romance, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
It's a movie you won't soon forget. January 13, 2005 |
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 The Battle of Algiers
The DVD really came into its own in 2004, with incredible box sets of "Star Wars," "Lord of the Rings," and more.
So, what was the best DVD set of the year? Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone feels it was the Criterion Collection's "The Battle of Algiers." January 4, 2005 |
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 Zatoichi & Sonatine
Takeshi Kitano's unique style is evident in a new two-disc DVD set that includes both his gangster classic
"Sonatine," and 2004's art-house hit "Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman."
Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson has a review. December 27,
2004 |
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 Mary Poppins: 40th Anniversary Edition
Go ahead, spend your tuppence on a jolly holiday with Mary! Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the 40th Anniversary Edition of "Mary
Poppins," and he says it's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. December
17, 2004 |
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 Hero
Jet Li stars as the hero with no name in director Zhang Yimou's first action film, "Hero," new to DVD.
Read a review of the film by Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone. December
15, 2004 |
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 Tom & Jerry and Looney Tunes
Warner Bros. has been serving up a steady stream of excellent DVD sets of animated fare.
Two of the best feature the classic Looney Tunes characters, and MGM's Tom and Jerry.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone grew up on these shorts, and you probably did,
too. December 2, 2004 |
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 Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Just in time for the holidays, Disney has released its first full-length feature foray into the world of computer generated animation, "Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas."
But does the CGI Mickey have the same spunk as his animated counterpart? November 23, 2004 |
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 Before Sunset
What does Richard Linklater's "Before Sunset" have in common with "Aliens," "The Godfather, Part II," and "The Empire Strikes Back?" It's a sequel that lives up to and enhances the original film from which it sprung. November 12, 2004 |
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 Bridget Jones's Diary: Collector's Edition
You witnessed her transformation from "tragic spinster" to "wanton sex goddess" in 2001.
Now, there's more Bridget Jones to love with a new "Collector's Edition" of "Bridget Jones's Diary" on DVD.
But is this new DVD worth your while? November 5, 2004 |
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 Aladdin & Mulan
Twice in the 1990s, Disney looked to the east for the inspiration. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the first-ever DVD release of "Aladdin," and the Special Edition DVD of
"Mulan." October 28, 2004 |
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 Ed Wood
Ed Wood's energy, optimism, and joy of filmmaking kept him and his family of misfits going. The long-delayed DVD release of director Tim Burton's tribute to the notoriously bad director, Ed Wood, is finally here. Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson has a review. October 18, 2004 |
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 The Work of Director Spike Jonze
Spike Jonze, before being celebrated in the mainstream press for his films "Being John Malkovich" and "Adaptation," directed some of the greatest music videos of all time.
Sixteen of Jonze's best music videos are collected on the DVD "The Work of Director Spike Jonze," which also includes three half-hour documentaries, and some assorted odds and ends from one of the most creative and talented directors working
today. October 14, 2004 |
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 The Alamo
Despite being a box office bomb earlier this year, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says you should remember director John Lee Hancock's "The Alamo," new on
DVD. September 27, 2004 |
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 Heroes, Lovers, and Others
Clara Rodriguez's Heroes, Lovers, and Others: The Story of Latinos in
Hollywood, explores the many ways Latino stars have made their mark in Hollywood.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone has a review of the book. September
17, 2004 |
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 Kill Bill, Volume 2
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone got bloody satisfaction from watching "Kill Bill, Volume 2," but he's not so sure you should grab a copy for
yourself. September 10, 2004 |
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 City of God
Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson has a review of the Oscar-nominated film "City of God," which takes a look at one boy's attempts to escape the violence that plagues the shanty towns of Rio de
Janeiro. August 23, 2004 |
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 Olympic-Themed Movies
Despite the boycotts and scandals associated with the Olympic games, I always find them inspiring. Maybe this year will be the one that inspires me to increase my workout frequency, to take up a new sport, or push a little harder. But for now, I sat down with a cold Gatorade to watch three Olympic-themed movies before the games
began! August 18, 2004 |
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 The Black Hole
Famous for being Disney's first-ever PG rated film, and a big leap for the studio into the science fiction genre, the 1979 film "The Black Hole" has gotten a bad rap, according to Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone. Read his review for a defense of the film, which, he reminds us, received two Oscar nominations! July 31, 2004 |
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 Elephant
Although the attacks of 9/11 and the ongoing threat of terrorism from abroad seems to have eclipsed school shootings as the number-one threat depicted on American magazine covers, director Gus Van Sant's award-winning film "Elephant" is a reminder of the spring of 1999.
This fictional film explores homegrown violence by depicting how a Columbine-like incident shatters an ordinary school day. July 24, 2004 |
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 My Voyage To Italy
Anyone who has read an in-depth interview with director Martin Scorsese, or seen him speak, knows the enthusiasm he has for the movies of the past.
He's as much a film historian as he is a great director. In his documentary "A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies," Scorsese looked back on the American movies that affected and influenced him as a student.
Four years later, Scorsese did the same for Italian movies, and now his film "My Voyage To Italy" is available on
DVD. July 17, 2004 |
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 Cold Mountain
Nominated for seven Academy Awards, "Cold Mountain" is a visually splendid film, even if the narrative isn't as spectacular.
Nevertheless, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says the "Cold Mountain" DVD enhances the experience of watching this film. July 9, 2004 |
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 The Leopard
This movie is so big, Criterion gave it a three-disc treatment, and it took two Texas Public Radio staff members to give the DVD set a full review!
Randy Anderson and Nathan Cone offer their comments on the film and its DVD presentation. June 16, 2004 |
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 Touching the Void
A jaw-dropping documentary hits home video with its intensity intact!
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone, who would never set foot on a mountain climb, did manage to enjoy "Touching the Void." June 16, 2004 |
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 Cop Land: Director's Cut
Drastically cut before its theatrical release in 1997, the Director's Cut of James Mangold's "Cop Land" restores about 15 minutes of footage, and the movie plays better for it. Plus, Stallone ACTS! June 10, 2004 |
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 Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two
Donald Duck had eclipsed Mickey Mouse by the 1940s, but the Disney mascot still had some life in him.
This two-disc set compiles some of Mickey's best "acting," including turns in "Fantasia" and "Mickey's Christmas Carol."
Nathan Cone has a review. June 4, 2004 |
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 Tomorrowland
Despite their age, Walt Disney's "Tomorrowland" features from the 1950s don't seem as dated as Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson thought they would. May 26, 2004 |
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 Walt Disney on the Front Lines
A fascinating peek into the Disney vaults, Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says "On the Front Lines" is essential viewing for animation and history buffs alike.
The two-disc DVD set includes WWII-era material from the studio. May 25, 2004 |
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 Dirty Pretty Things
Director Stephen Frears is known for his gritty view of life, and "Dirty Pretty Things" is no exception to this worldview, according to Texas Public Radio's Randy Anderson. April 22, 2004 |
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 'Tis Herself
Even those unfamiliar with actress Maureen O'Hara's work might enjoy 'Tis
Herself, according to Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone. The book offers an intimate look at showbiz through the eyes of the "toughest Irish lass who ever took on Hollywood," as the author describes herself.
April 15, 2004 |
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 Down and Dirty Pictures
Writer Peter Biskind's follow-up to his juicy Easy Riders, Raging Bulls picks up where that book left off.
Wheras Easy Riders, Raging Bulls focused on the freewheeling days of the '60s and '70s, Down and Dirty Pictures explores the money-grubbing producers and distributors of "independent" films in the 1980s and 1990s.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says it ain't a pretty picture. April
9, 2004 |
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 Under the Tuscan Sun
A pleasant little feature, "Under the Tuscan Sun" rests on Diane Lane's shoulders.
Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone says despite a few clichés, the movie works. April 5, 2004 |
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 Crop Circles: Quest for Truth
Documentary filmmaker William Gazecki chases down the mystery behind crop
circles in this straight-to-video feature. Texas Public Radio's
Randy Anderson, who loves a good paranormal story, is still
skeptical. March 15, 2004 |
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 Double Feature: Psych-Out/The Trip
Producer Roger Corman gave several movie stars their start in pictures, or
at least worked with them early in their careers. On this
double-sided DVD featuring two full-length movies, you'll see Jack
Nicholson, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Bruce Dern, Dean Stockwell, and
other notable actors drop acid, smoke grass, and play guitar without
moving their hands! Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone gets down with
the freaky scene in his review. March 5, 2004 |
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 Comic Book: The Movie
Guest reviewer Ryan Steans takes a look at what might be the perfect flick for nerds everywhere (including himself): "Comic Book: The Movie."
But is this mockumentary more schlock than mock? March 1, 2004 |
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